In the case of those pumps that broke, I was very glad for the warranty provided. The manufacturer sent me a pump to replace the damaged/defective/dead model, and I was able to keep enjoying my summer paddling with no interruptions. What I don’t love about electric sup pumps is the noise and it has somewhat split opinions within the paddleboarding community here in the UK. Sure they are easy, but they make a hell of a noise and if you are in a residential area, you can easily piss off the locals. This is especially the case if you want to do a sunrise SUP session at 6:30 am on a Sunday morning! There is a carry handle built into the pump to help with portability. Although I’m not sure how portable any electric SUP pump has to be as the thing it has to plug into your car, either way, it does make it easy to carry to your car. With its digital display and preset function, you can easily set the desired pressure and let the electric pump do the rest. It will automatically stop when the pressure is reached and also show the real-time pressure and battery level on the screen, making your life so much easier! You control the pump with 5 buttons below the LED display. There are buttons or increasing and decreasing the target pressure, PSI/Bar, power and turning on and off the LED light.

Just as important as knowing what pump to use for your inflatable kayak, is knowing which pumps you shouldn’t use! Using the wrong pump can damage your kayak and ruin your day on the water. Let’s go through the types of pumps to avoid when inflating your kayak. Noisy: The pump makes a loud noise when working, which may disturb others or attract unwanted attention. This pump is different to the Outdoor Master, HIKS or Jobe, as it can inflate to a maximum 15PSI, only do one board at a time, and it doesn’t have a deflate option, which might be perfect for some people, but not for others. It does however come with a 2-year warranty, which is equal to the best pumps on the market. The pump is fast. It inflated my favorite SUP to 12 PSI in under 8 minutes. It would take 8-10 minutes with other electric pumps, and about 12 with a manual pump. Powerful and fast inflation: It can inflate a kayak in less than 10 minutes and reach up to 25 psi.This Aquaglide Kayak Hand 10 Pump is a manual pump that can be ideal for a variety of inflatable kayaks, SUPs, and other watercraft. We’ve had a local paddleboard group shut down recently because residents complained about the noise whilst inflating the boards.

Most SUPs use a type of valve called a “Halkey Roberts valve” or “H-valve”. This is a specialized type of valve that is capable of withstanding a lot more pressure than the standard “Boston valve” or the “Military valve” used in many higher-end inflatable kayaks, and the simpler “pinch valve” used for cheaper inflatables (including kayaks, floating islands, pool toys, etc.). In the box, you’ll get 4 different valve attachments, depending on what you want to inflate. This means the pump can be used for different types of inflatables you might take to the beach. These different valves are very each to change and just screw into the end of the hose. They are all attached together too so no worries about losing them. Portability? You got it! This pump is lightweight and compact, making it a breeze to carry and store. The long cord ensures you can reach your kayak from the car without any trouble.Not only is the Aquaglide Kayak Hand 10 Pump efficient, but it’s also durable and well-made. With a sturdy plastic body and a metal shaft, it can withstand frequent use and various outdoor conditions. Many customers praise its quality and reliability, saying that it works flawlessly and lasts for years. Almost everyone who’s got an inflatable paddleboard can relate to this, and almost everyone does find it difficult to pump up their board to the maximum pressure. So don’t worry, you aren’t alone here. It’s tiring, can be sweaty work on a hot day and the last few PSI can be really hard to get. I’m 6’2 and 85kgs, and to get up to 17 or 18 PSI I have to put all my effort into pumping, so I can imagine if you’re small and lightweight, it could be impossible to reach that pressure where the board performs at its best. Budget inflatable kayaks don’t really need to hit high PSIs, as long as they are sufficiently filled to be rigid.

There are loads of inflatable SUP pumps on the market, but having tried many of them, I can say that a lot of them are not dependable. Coming with 3 different fitting options, this pump will help inflate paddleboards, kayaks and dinghies. As with the other pumps in this review, the hose and cable length is pretty much identical to the rest. The difference between this pump and more expensive ones is there is no 2-stage high inflation mode, so the pump will take much longer to inflate your paddleboard. You’ll also notice this pump only has one nozzle to attach the hose, which means there is no deflation mode. In conclusion, we believe that Outdoormaster The Whale is one of the best air pumps for inflatable kayaks on the market. Its combination of portability, innovative features, fast inflation, and durability make it an excellent choice for kayaking enthusiasts. What I Like You might be considering other ways to inflate your kayak rather than use a specific kayak pump. But your options are generally pretty limited. Bike pumps will usually not work with any type of inflatable kayak, as the valves are not the same and the pressure and volume of air from a bike pump is not suitable for a kayak.

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The 6000 mAh battery in the pump is Lithium-Ion, so it will be durable and last a long time, especially if you take care of it. Here are some tips on how to get the longest life out of Li-Ion batteries: Along with the battery, this pump can go to a maximum 22 PSI. This means the pump will easily inflate high-performance paddleboards, like touring or race SUPs. So if you’re a keen paddleboarder with a top-spec board, then this pump is probably the one for you.